inch (one's) way along (something)

inch (one's) way along (something)

To move across something in very small increments or very gradually. We all watched in awe as the man carefully inched his way along the tightrope. I couldn't take my eyes off the hornet as it inched its way along the windowsill next to me. The dog must have picked up on some strange scent because she's inching along the yard like she's hunting something.

See also: inch, way

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inch one's way along something

 and inch oneself along something

to creep slowly on or along something. I inched my way along the ledge and almost fell off. Sharon inched herself along the side of the bridge.

See also: inch, way

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